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AARP Award Recognizes Those Who Make a Difference in Their Community

AARP is now accepting
nominations for its 2019 Massachusetts Andrus Award for Community Service,
which honors 50+ Commonwealth residents who are sharing their experience,
talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.

“AARP Massachusetts is
excited to shine a light on 50+ Bay Staters who are using what they’ve learned
in life to make a difference in the lives around them,” said Mike Festa, AARP
Massachusetts State Director.

Nominations will be
evaluated by the Massachusetts state office based on how the volunteer’s work
has improved the community, supported AARP’s vision and mission, and inspired
other volunteers. The award recipient will be announced in early fall.

AARP Massachusetts
Andrus Award for Community Service nominees must meet the following eligibility
requirements:

· Nominee must be 50 years
or older.

· The achievements,
accomplishments, or service on which the nomination is based must have been
performed on a volunteer basis, without pay.

· The achievements,
accomplishments, or service on which the nomination is based must reflect
AARP’s vision and purpose.

· The achievements,
accomplishments, or service on which the nomination is based must be replicable
and provide inspiration for others to volunteer..

· Couples or partners who
perform service together are also eligible; however, teams are not eligible.

· This is not a posthumous
award.

Please visit
www.aarp.org/andrus for further information and a nomination form. The
application deadline is July 15, 2019.

The AARP Andrus Award for Community
Service is an annual awards program developed to honor individuals whose
service is a unique and valuable contribution to society. Last year, AARP
recognized 50 outstanding individuals and couples from around the country.